Rev. Marvin Thomas, age 85, of Uniontown, has finished his journey here and went to his glorious reward on Thursday June 25, 2009 at Aultman Hospital with his loving family by his side. He was born in Acme, WV on December 30, 1923 to the late Marvin Albert "Pete" and Ollie Mae (Stover) Thomas. He was a WW II Navy Veteran. Early in their marriage Marvin and Violet were called to an old fashion altar, which led to Marvin's lifelong commitment to the Lord. He evangelized, started new churches which took the family to places including, Kentucky, Indiana, Arkansas, Mississippi, Ohio, and served as a missionary around the world to places including Russia, Jamaica, Haiti, and Israel. While in Arkansas, Rev. Marvin was a founder of the Associated Brotherhood of Christians Camp Ground in Hot Springs, and worked for the City of Jacksonville as a Probation Officer, a position that allowed him to have a positive impact on youth. His career spanned 57 years, 5 evangelizing and 52 as a pastor. One highlight of his life was receiving a letter from President Eisenhower for his organizing of reuniting orphan children with a family in England and for his work with Veterans. Rev. Thomas was a avid outdoorsman who was an accomplished hunter, fisherman, and also loved to golf with his family. Rev. Thomas never met a stranger, and made the difference in so many lives. The impact he made on so many lives will put him at the foot of the throne. Currently a member of Solid Rock Fellowship, Rev. Marvin often mentored the ministry of the church. He is survived by his wife of 65 years Violet (Hurley); his 4 children Anna (Bill) Erb of Hartville, Steve Sr. (Chris) Thomas of CA, Pastor Marvin Jr. (Rhonda) Thomas of Hartville, Susie (Joe) Sexson of AR; and the 4 children of the late Chester & Teresa Anderson: Diane, Karen, Janie and Sam Anderson; 8 grandchildren Bill Jr. (Beth) Erb, Jennifer (Chad) Dutka; Steve Jr. (Cara) Thomas, Stephanie (Jon) Fournell, Duane (Alysha) and Kerry (Sarah) Thomas, Joe Jr. (Naomi) and Kevin (Shelly) Sexson; 17 great-grandchildren Caleb, Gabe, Vanessa, Brittney, Rieanne, Sarah, Natalie, Jenna, Taylor, Alyson, Ryan, Derek, Kaitlynn, Anastasia, Thomas, Abigail, and Michael Paul; sisters Linda (Ron) O'Brian Patsy Price all of WV, Helen Seymore of MD; sister-in-law Mrs. Darrel (Nona) Thomas of WV; other relatives and friends. Preceded in death by 11 brothers and sisters. Calling hours are Sunday 5-8 PM at Solid Rock Fellowship, 10631 Kent Ave., NE Hartville. Funeral Services will be Monday 11 AM in the church with Pastor Vernon Rigsby officiating. Burial services will be Tuesday 11 AM in the Montgomery Memorial Park in Cedar Grove, WV. Memorials may be made to Solid Rock Fellowship Church, Building Fund. PO BOX 607, Hartville, OH 44632. (330-877-9364) www.arnoldfuneralhome.com